Poisoning -- Worldwide/Unknown
A pollutant is present at "dangerously high levels" in Europe's killer whales and dolphins, scientists say. PCBs [polychlorinated biphenyls] were once used in electrical gear, paints, and flame retardants, but were banned from the 1970s because of their toxic effect in humans and animals. However the manmade chemicals have persisted in the environment, and are accumulating in top predators.
[A] study finds Europe's cetaceans have levels of PCBs that are among the highest found in the
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